Jarvis Creek, and Branford Shoreline properties trails (moderate B2C)

Activity Type: Hiking, Local Walks, & Trail Running | Hiking
Difficulty: 4 - Moderate
Trip Leader(s): Mary Anne Hardy
Registration Type: Registration
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Audience: Everyone

Description: Beat the heat with this hike along Branford’s shoreline exploring a number of their properties. We will hike 6+ miles at a moderate 2 mph pace on a loop that includes a roadwalk through the beautiful village of Stony Creek over to the Trolley Trail. Possible stop in the village at the market on the way back for a snack. Bring plenty of water, snack/lunch, sun and bug protection, personal first aid items. Meet at 8:15 AM for a prompt 8:30 AM start. Rain cancels, if in doubt, text the leader. Leader Mary Anne Hardy cell (203) 376-8791 email hardy.bujalski@gmail.com.
Directions: Google maps use address 732 Leetes Island Road, Branford (this is across the street from the parking area). The Jarvis Creek Farm parking area is on route 146 in Branford. From route 95 take exit 56 Leetes Island Road. Turn south onto Leetes Island Road (towards the shore). In 1.5 miles, turn left at the 4 way stop sign (onto route 146, also still Leetes Island Road). Continue for 1.4 miles and turn right into the parking area. The sign is very small, the entry is across the street from the mailboxes for 732 and 738 Leetes Island Road. If you miss the entrance road, then the next road on the right is the exit. You can't see the parking area from the road. I plan to tie some balloons at the entrance to help you find it.
Two maps cover our hike today. Jarvis Creek and Stony Creek Preserves https://scrcog.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Jarvis_Creek_Farm_Stony_Creek_Preserves.pdf and Trolley Trail, Goss, and Vedder https://scrcog.org/wp-content/uploads/trails/branford/RecTrails_BR9_6-2-16.pdf

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